GOP Senate And Trump at Odds: Canceled Housing Bill Signing, SAVE Act, War Powers Resolution

GOP Senate And Trump at Odds: Canceled Housing Bill Signing, SAVE Act, War Powers Resolution

Joseph Quesada
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June 25, 2026
Less than two hours after the scheduled signing of a rare bipartisan and generational housing bill, President Trump abruptly canceled the ceremony, using the legislation as political leverage to encourage the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act). In the sudden announcement, President Trump said that the signing ceremony […]
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DeSantis Reaffirms Push for Republican Gubernatorial Debate, Criticizes Party Leadership

DeSantis Reaffirms Push for Republican Gubernatorial Debate, Criticizes Party Leadership

Michael Costeines
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June 24, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) for not having a scheduled gubernatorial debate, including at the party's upcoming Sunshine State Showdown, while taking questions at a press conference in Bradenton this week. "I think you should have debates. I think that that's important. This is a difficult state to get known […]
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DeSantis Warns of 'Dangerous Trend' in Democratic Party After New York City Elections

DeSantis Warns of 'Dangerous Trend' in Democratic Party After New York City Elections

Michael Costeines
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June 24, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted after three New York Democratic congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, won their primaries on Tuesday night while speaking at a press conference in Bradenton. The progressive candidates, Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier are all likely favorites to win their general […]
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Chris Collins Calls Himself 'The Original Trump Conservative' in new ad

Chris Collins Calls Himself 'The Original Trump Conservative' in new ad

Joseph Quesada
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June 23, 2026
Former Congressman Chris Collins (R) reaffirmed his title as “The Original Trump Conservative” as he aims to secure the nomination in the highly contentious race for Rep. Byron Donald’s (R) 19th Congressional District seat. In a new ad by Collins for Congress, Collins goes after ‘Never-Trumpers’ Mike Pence, Liz Cheney, and Mitt Romney, calling them […]
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Judge Rules Against Trump Admin's SAVE Database Program 'Overhaul'

Judge Rules Against Trump Admin's SAVE Database Program 'Overhaul'

Joseph Quesada
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June 23, 2026
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections, deeming the established centralized database containing Americans’ private information illegal. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., sided with a voting rights group and a nonprofit that aims to protect privacy, which argued that a recent overhaul of the Systematic Alien Verification […]
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Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Rick Scott, Trump Celebrate 'El Tigre's' Colombian Presidential Election Win

Joseph Quesada
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June 22, 2026
After Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella secured a narrow win in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) congratulated the president-elect, expressing hopes for a stronger relationship between the U.S. and the Latin American country. “CONGRATULATIONS to Abelardo de la Espriella as the preliminary results point toward victory, and to the brave people […]
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Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Meeting With Rubio Over Trump's 'Offensive' Comments

Joseph Quesada
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June 19, 2026
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he was canceling a scheduled trip to the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s “offensive” comments about the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister (PM) Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel […]
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SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

SCOTUS Rules Against Gun Restrictions For Marijuana Users

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against a federal ban prohibiting casual drug users from owning guns, effectively barring the federal government from restricting gun rights to marijuana users. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged by federal prosecutors after the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
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Rick Scott Blames Congress For $1 Million Starter Homes Across 242 Cities

Rick Scott Blames Congress For $1 Million Starter Homes Across 242 Cities

Joseph Quesada
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June 18, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has called out the federal government, blaming Congress for the affordability crisis in the U.S., after a new report indicates that U.S. “starter homes” across hundreds of cities have skyrocketed in price. $21,000 Home in 1970 vs. $1 Million Home in 2026 The Florida Senator highlighted the stark difference in home […]
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'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainees Relocated Amid Hurricane Concerns

'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainees Relocated Amid Hurricane Concerns

Joseph Quesada
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June 17, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that it has moved all detainees held in its Florida immigration detention center, which is known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “As we enter into hurricane season, ICE and the state of Florida have moved illegal aliens from the soft sided facility. For the safety of the illegal alien […]
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DeSantis Signs Jason Raynor Act, Several Public Safety Bills Into Law

DeSantis Signs Jason Raynor Act, Several Public Safety Bills Into Law

Michael Costeines
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June 16, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several pro-law enforcement and public safety bills, including the Jason Raynor Act, while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. Senate Bill 156 (Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel) The law, known as the Jason Raynor Act, mandates a life sentence without parole for any […]
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8 Presumed Dead After U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Crash

8 Presumed Dead After U.S. Air Force B-52 Bomber Crash

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
Eight crew members are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in ​Southern California’s Mojave Desert. “An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today ​after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the […]
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Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Sens. Scott and Moody Condemn Tampa Sports Authority After Refusing To Cancel Kanye West Concerts

Joseph Quesada
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June 16, 2026
Florida Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, alongside several elected officials and Jewish community members, urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Ye's (formerly Kanye West) upcoming concerts on June  26 and 28, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, citing concerns over the controversial artist’s history of antisemitic remarks and actions. Sen. Scott's Letter to […]
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What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

What A Time To Be Alive: World Cup, NBA, UFC Freedom 250, Nat'l Flag Day

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
It has been an eventful and historic week for the U.S. so far this summer. Amid the lead-up to the 250th U.S. birthday, several historic achievements have taken place across the country, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the NBA Finals, National Flag Day, President Donald Trump's birthday, and UFC Freedom 250. U.S. Makes History […]
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U.S.-Iran Reach 'Peace Deal' Declaring End To Military Operations

U.S.-Iran Reach 'Peace Deal' Declaring End To Military Operations

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
107 days after the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. and Iran have agreed on an interim “Peace Deal,” declaring the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” according to the lead mediator between the two nations and prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. “The official signing ceremony […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Will Introduce Bill To Void President Trump's 2019 Impeachment

Anna Paulina Luna Will Introduce Bill To Void President Trump's 2019 Impeachment

Joseph Quesada
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June 15, 2026
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that she will be introducing a House resolution aimed at voiding President Donald Trump’s impeachment during his first term in office. Paulina Luna Argues Ties Between Russia & Trump "Never Happened" In a statement via X, Congresswoman Paulina Luna argues that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) findings of […]
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U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Agreed Upon, Pakistan Confirms

U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Agreed Upon, Pakistan Confirms

Joseph Quesada
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June 12, 2026
Pakistan’s prime minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed that “a final, agreed-upon text of the peace deal” between the U.S. and Iran has officially been reached, with the country working closely with both parties to finalize the “next steps.” “Peace has never been this close as it is now,” Sharif affirmed in his statement on X. Sharif’s […]
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Trump Mobile T1 Smartphone: A 'Gold Painted' Taiwanese Phone

Trump Mobile T1 Smartphone: A 'Gold Painted' Taiwanese Phone

Joseph Quesada
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June 12, 2026
Nearly a year after its original announcement, the Trump Mobile T1 – The Trump Organization’s first smartphone as part of its new phone service and smartphone company, Trump Mobile – appears to be a “Gold Painted HTC U24 Pro.” T1 Identical To a Taiwanese Smartphone Made in China The electronics repair guide and parts website […]
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